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In Corvallis and Benton County, success is built from the ground up, starting with partnerships among business, government and civic leaders. We’re all working toward the same goal: economic prosperity for the entire mid-valley region. With strong communities focused on healthy lifestyles and top-notch education, the region is ideal for businesses looking to hire or relocate a workforce. And the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Corvallis and Benton County, thanks to the support and investment from our partners at Oregon State University. Let us introduce you to a region that has rediscovered its strengths and forged the partnerships that will help you create success.
Traded Sector
Corvallis Benton County Economic Development Officer explains why traded sector businesses are so crucial for a thriving community.Featured New Stories
La Familia Cider Wins Corvallis Shark Tank Competition
Representatives from six regional start-up businesses pitched their brands to a panel of entrepreneurs at the Willamette Innovators Network’s (WIN) Shark Tank event this year. WIN organizers indicated the 2019 Shark Tank is their biggest yet. Previously, they held...
Craft Beverage Industry Growing Fast
Article published in the Gazettte Times by: BENNETT HALL Corvallis Gazette-Times Apr 24, 2018 Updated Apr 24, 2018 The craft alcoholic beverage industry — from beer and wine to cider and spirits — is emerging as a new focal point in the Benton County economy,...
Oregon’s small-nuke company wins $40M federal grant
By Pete Danko – Staff Reporter, Portland Business Journal Apr 27, 2018, 12:23pm PDTUpdatedApr 27, 2018, 1:33pm NuScale Power LLC, the small-scale nuclear power company founded in Corvallis, has won a $40 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy. The company...
“The Corvallis Benton County Economic Development Office has been instrumental in coordinating the continuing growth of 2 Towns Ciderhouse."
-Aaron Sarnoff-Wood, Co-Founder2 Towns Ciderhouse
Economic Developoment Team
Kate Porsche
Economic Development Manager
Phone: 541-766-6339
Email: Kate.Porsche@corvallisoregon.gov
Jerry Sorte
Economic Development Officer
Phone: 541-766-6416
Email: Jerry.Sorte@corvallisoregon.gov
Heather Stevens
Economic Development Marketing Specialist
Phone: 541-766-6422
Email: Heather.Stevens@corvallisoregon.gov
